Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition, an annual program that has helped build the musical careers of outstanding young talent for more than 30 years.
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Casio donates keyboards and digital pianos to ‘Notes for Notes’ Nonprofit
Casio has teamed up with the non-profit group Notes for Notes to gift more than 10 keyboards and digital pianos to the organization’s recording studio.
Non-Profit Launches #FightBackWithMusic Campaign to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Sounds of Saving Gives Away Over 2,000 Vinyl Records in NYC Parks for World Suicide Prevention Day On Tuesday, September 10, non-profit advocacy organization Sounds of Saving launched a new awareness campaign dedicated to helping those suffering with mental health issues through connection with music. To raise awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day, Sounds of Saving — a nonprofit created […]
YEAH Announces Fall 2019 Ladies Rock Camp
YEAH! (Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities), the non-profit that hosts the renowned Southern Girls Rock Camp and Tennessee Teens Rock Camps, announces Ladies Rock Camp for female and gender non-conforming adults over the age of 18. This program, entering its sixth session, is designed to empower adults through music education and community building. Registration […]
Live Nation and House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Announce Recipients of 2019 Scholarship Programs
Four college students pursuing music industry careers have been awarded $10,000 each in scholarships, through the Live Nation/House of Blues Music Forward Foundation 2019 Scholarship Program.
Music Expo Nashville – September 21, 2019
Music Expo in association with Sound On Sound Magazine announces the first round of speakers and exhibitors for its’ upcoming Nashville conference. Making a return for the second year, the multi-city conference series for music makers will be hosted by SAE Institute and take place on Saturday, Sept. 21st.
Flying Musicians Association 2019 Solo Scholarship Winners Announced
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has announced the 2019 FMA Solo scholarship recipients: Amaya Burns, Scott Lutte, Navya Pottumutu.
Music Expo Announces 2019 Conference Dates
Music Expo brings together Grammy-winning producers and engineers, music industry taste-makers and leading technology brands. These conferences feature panel discussions with industry professionals, workshops, live demos, and keynote presentations on music technology, business, and creation. The event is hosted by SAE Institute. “Music Expo is becoming the place for the audio and recording community, and […]
Piano Lessons from Harry Connick, Jr.
Now even beginners can take lessons from Harry Connick, Jr. The Grammy and Emmy Award winning musician has joined the team at Playground Sessions app-based piano instruction. Connick’s lessons will be available to anyone in the world beginning January 14. Playground Sessions, co-created by Quincy Jones, is an encouraging platform that simplifies the process of learning for all levels of students.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” Is Most Streamed Song of the 20th Century
On December 10, “Bohemian Rhapsody” became the most-streamed song of the 20th century. The song, initially released as a single by Queen on October 31, 1975, has seen over 1.6 billion streams globally.